Image Credit: lajajakids.com With Halloween just under a week away with the return of in-person events, The Siskiyou would like to highlight some Halloween events you can go to this week! SOU Events Halloween Climbing Night: October 29th from 8:00…
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Unsettling Reports On Race-Based Incarceration Rates
The most recent surge in the Black Lives Matter movement has opened up the eyes of Americans everywhere regarding the inequities and injustice that Black Americans face on a daily basis. Now, recent findings are backing up these observations with…
The Stevenson Union is Open!
The Stevenson Union (SU) has reopened and students are stoked! Located on Raider Way across from Taylor Hall, the SU is the social and extracurricular center of the campus community, as well as a focal point for campus activities. Building…
ASSOU Meeting Recap, October 5th, 2021
The meeting was called at 6:03PM with the land acknowledgment happening immediately after. The minutes were being written down throughout the meeting along with a video recording happening through Zoom. There were no objections given regarding the agenda for the…
SOU Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day!
October 11th marks Southern Oregon University and the City of Ashland’s 5th annually recognized Indigenous People’s Day celebration. SOU’s Native American Student Union (NASU) has a weekend full of activities planned to engage the community in observance of Native American…
Saying Goodbye to an Ashland Favorite: Ashland Street Cinema
Photo by Emily Perry Ashland’s beloved local theatre, Ashland Street Cinema, has closed its doors for good. This comes after the theater’s owners decided not to renew the lease for the building. Students and faculty alike are heartbroken to see…
Ashland Memes: The Story Behind its Suspension and Re-Creation
Photo Courtesy of Ashland Memes With a little over a year on Instagram, Ashland Memes has gained a large following of more than 7,000 followers, including some larger local businesses. However, their recent activity caused the suspension of their original…
Fry Bread Feast Raises Money for April Powwow
Photo courtesy of Tally Broderick On Wednesday the 15th, The Native American Student Union (NASU) held their fry bread fundraiser in front of Stevenson Union, selling fry bread for $6. All funds went to their annual spring powwow which will…
Ashland Ski & Gear Swap
Photo by Indigo Creek Outfitters Have any skis that are gathering dust in your closet? Are you looking for something new for an outdoor adventure? Come on down to the Ashland Ski & Gear Swap in the Rogue River Room…
A Tribute to Taowhywee Agnes Baker Pilgrim
Taowhywee Agnes Baker Pilgrim September 11, 1924 – November 27, 2019 “I’m everybody’s Grandma,” she’d say with a broad smile. This was Agnes Baker Pilgrim’s way of expressing her deep appreciation, acceptance, and love of all people. In her 95…